Frillish (Plasma Storm 38) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Frillish from the Plasma Storm set (bw8-38) is a Common Pokémon card numbered 38. It features 70 HP and a single attack, Absorb. A straightforward addition to any collection, it pairs simple design with solid, basic stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attack: Absorb (Water + Colorless) — Deals 10 damage and heals 10 damage from Frillish.
• Flavor Text: “If its veil-like arms stun and wrap a foe, that foe will be dragged miles below the surface, never to return.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Frillish from the Plasma Storm set, card number 38. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification relies on the set code “bw8,” card number 38, and the illustrator Akira Komayama’s artwork. The card’s Water type and Absorb attack are also distinctive features.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. No additional tournament or play notes are provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, maintaining mint condition may enhance collector value. Avoid bending or exposure to harsh chemicals.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: This set features Frillish as a basic Water-type Pokémon with a unique healing attack, Absorb. The set’s artwork and design emphasize the eerie and mysterious qualities of Pokémon like Frillish.